- Naikarra Special School has topped Class 283 at the Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma with a score of 92 per cent, earning Position One nationally.
- The school’s learners and teachers have received widespread praise from dignitaries, education advocates, and stakeholders, including PS John Ololtuaa, for their talent and determination.
- Principal Koileken Loontubu has called for greater support for learners with disabilities, urging government, well‑wishers, and organisations to invest in fees, materials, and infrastructure to ensure equal opportunities.
Naikarra Special School from Narok County has earned national acclaim after topping its category at the ongoing Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma. Representing the Rift Valley Region, the school scored an impressive 92 per cent in Class 283, securing Position One and reinforcing its reputation as a centre of excellence in special needs education.
The school’s learners, teachers and trainers were congratulated for their dedication and hard work, which culminated in the national victory.
The team was flagged off by Rift Valley Regional Kenya Comprehensive School Head Association (KECSHA) Treasurer Koileken Ntoitiko and Narok KECSHA chairman John Letolua, who expressed confidence in the learners before the competition.
The learners also had the honour of entertaining the Principal Secretary for Basic Education, John Ololtuaa, who graced the event as the chief guest. Their performance received widespread praise from festival participants and education stakeholders.
The achievement was further celebrated by education advocate Mutai Mtandao, who congratulated the learners for their exceptional talent and determination.
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Speaking after the victory, Naikarra Special School Principal Koileken Loontubu called for greater support for learners with disabilities, saying many continue to face neglect and financial hardship due to misconceptions surrounding disability.
“The majority of our learners come from vulnerable families. Some parents believe children with disabilities do not deserve education, forcing the school to step in and support them. Personally, I have paid school fees for some learners to ensure they remain in school and continue with their education,” said Loontubu.
He urged the government, well-wishers, corporate organisations and the wider community to invest more in special needs education by providing school fees, learning materials, assistive devices and improved infrastructure.
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Loontubu noted that the success at the national festival demonstrates that learners with disabilities possess immense talent and can excel when given equal opportunities and adequate support.
The victory has been hailed as a proud moment for Narok County and the Rift Valley Region, with education leaders saying Naikarra Special School continues to prove that ability goes beyond disability through excellence in academics, co-curricular activities and talent development.
By Jeff Kirui
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